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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1C3AN69L04X••••••2004 Chrysler CROSSFIRE
That is about average for the 2004 Chrysler CROSSFIRE — 5 complaints per build across 16 builds.
6on this build
87on the model
16builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedElectrical System 3Air Bags 2Steering 1Exterior Lighting 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashOct 2004
After being involved in a front end collision the passenger side air bag deployed striking the window. The driver side air bag did not deploy. *jb there was no passenger in the vehicle at the time of the accident
Electrical SystemMay 2013
This is a common problem on 1000's of crossfire's and mercedes (all models from 1998 forward). This issue is the bas system and brakes. Intermittingly, and usually during warmer weather when applying the brakes the bas light comes on, as does the light indicator. The issue is…
Exterior LightingJan 2010
Late model cars of all makes have these clear plastic head lamps that turn discolored and yellow and do not illuminate properly after a few years and are very expensive to replace. The auto manufacturers should be able to make a headlight that lasts for a very long time, not 4,…
SteeringJul 2007
I own a 2004 chrysler crossfire. As I was driving through the city yesterday 07/30/07 I made a right hand turn onto a cross street and suddenly my steering locked. I was able to stop just inches from a parked car. The steering wheel would only move slightly to the left. I…
Electrical SystemOct 2012
I'm the owner of a 2004 chrysler crossfire. My car will not crank-up anymore because my key will not completely turn. I called for a locksmith and he informed me that my key cylinder needs replacing and only a chrysler mechanic (approx. $1200) should repair it. I've found that…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1C3AN69L04X009451 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.